I wish I hadda

Re: I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:07:10 GMT

Short Tip wrote:
Actually, I wish I hadda NOT ever sold a rod - I loved 'em all!

Don't we all!

Bob

Re: I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (Short Tip) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:56:18 GMT

They just let him watch, or maybe sweep the shop once in a while.

Actually, I wish I hadda NOT ever sold a rod - I loved 'em all!

Re: I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:49:19 GMT

Short Tip wrote:

Kinda makes you wonder what a Thomas/Payne collabaration might have wrought?
That really would have been kosmic!

Maybe kosmically different less E.W Edwards influence?

Re: I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (Short Tip) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:15:10 GMT

Kinda makes you wonder what a Thomas/Payne collabaration might have wrought?

That really would have been kosmic!

Re: I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (littlerichie) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:07:25 GMT

Might as well go all the way... I wish I had Lyle Dickerson's,one of a kind, built for himself, but given to a friend whose name no one knows and the rod has disappeared.

Re: I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (caddisman3) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:44:15 GMT

My dream rod would be 7.5 3/2 4wt from Al Medved,if your gonna dream might as well be for the impossible.
Karl

Re: I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (paxlev) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:24:42 GMT

The only "wish I hadda" was about 2.5 years ago when a "B Hills" built rod, dating to the 40s I believe, in near pristine condition came up for auction on that bayE site. I couldn't quite force myself to pull the trigger at around $1,200 or so as I recall. I regret that decision ever since. . . ..

Re: I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (BlackHillsBill) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:41:12 GMT

Great story, Michael. I'll be making my trip to China next
month. How time flies.

I started with a 12-hole fly rod rack a few years ago
and have added four more places over the last six years,
despite my resolution to stop at a dozen, followed by my
resolution to stop at a baker's dozen, in turn followed by
my last resolution to quit cold-turkey at 16 holes (two shy
of a golf course--so quite a show of restraint). Now, of
course, there...

Re: I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (Armchair Angler) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:39:03 GMT

I wish I had the rods that I ordered 2 1/2 years ago - that were supposed to be done in 15 months...

Re: I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (PaducahMichael) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:34:03 GMT

A Sunday school class was duly impressed when one of the men stated that his 50th Wedding Anniversary was coming up in a couple of weeks.

He was asked if he could give the class some tips on how to reach their 50 Anniversary.

"Well", he said, "You have to find things that you have in common. For example, I like to fish, so she learned to fly fish. That gave us a common interest. She likes to travel, so we took trips all over the U.S. together. It was great....

Re: I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (SWhitman) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:04:53 GMT

RX7633 Thats it for me!

Re: I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (nwdlj) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:10:20 GMT

I have to agree with Mr. G on that Heddon Model 50 8' 1/3/4F...and a 7' Model 51 Princess since we're on the subject...dj
P.S. and then there's a Dickerson 8014...and a...yada, yada,yada...the never ending story

Re: I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (bbamboo) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:41:28 GMT

Yep it also affects rod maker too. Not just you collectors its part of the fun
We are forever making and testing new blanks just to see were the magic is.
There are always a few surprises even if at first you don't see or feel it.
Some times it's not apparent at first. You need to experience, sometimes just go with the flow. Find the sweet spot and enjoy.
I think there will be a few here know what I am going on about.

Gary

Re: I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (kinzua) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:34:36 GMT

One can dream: Brandin 866-2 Special Tournament Trout Fly rod , 8'6" #6 DT, hollow-built, staggered ferrule, spliced joint.

Re: I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (baetisrodhani) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:08:11 GMT

Maybe it's now four years you've bought the seven footer... So your argument would be: it's election time !
Cheers !
Giles

Re: I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:55:15 GMT

BlackHillsBill wrote:

So long as this obsession to have and to hold extends no further
than to bamboo fly rods, your wife may give you a free pass, with
maybe an occasional arched eyebrow. But she will probably just
write it off as a man thing. She might even figure she made a real
catch getting you. You're not, after all, a philandering bum. Nosiree.
Your...

Re: I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (seattlesetters) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:08:06 GMT

I cast a Brandin 7'6" 5wt quad the other day. It isn't a rod that suits my fishing style or even one that I would normally use. But that rod was the most amazing piece of wood I've ever cast. It was simply outstanding in every way. I really, really want one...although I can't think of many uses for it.

In fact, I also cast a Brandin 8' 4wt quad the same day...it is a far better match for me and the way I fish. But that short little 5wt just sang to me.

Re: I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (BlackHillsBill) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:58:38 GMT

So long as this obsession to have and to hold extends no further
than to bamboo fly rods, your wife may give you a free pass, with
maybe an occasional arched eyebrow. But she will probably just
write it off as a man thing. She might even figure she made a real
catch getting you. You're not, after all, a philandering bum. Nosiree.
Your head is turned only by a Heddon President, albeit with quite a
retinue following in the wake. But...

Re: I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:10:31 GMT

Well, now that I think about Dan, you're probably correct. If I was in need of a 4 piece pack rod, Fred Thomas would probably be my first choice. Thomas rods are, in my opinion, the best all round production rods ever built. Full gamut! Paynes are right there also. Kinda makes you wonder what a Thomas/Payne collabaration might have wrought?

Bob

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feeds@yuku.com (softstick) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:57:19 GMT

Bob, don't be so quick to dismiss that four piece FET. If that is the same rod that Sante brought to the Metolius several years ago, then that is one sick stick. If IRC it's a wet fly taper that was really sweet to cast. I would love to own that rod.

Dan

I wish I hadda

feeds@yuku.com (bobbeegee) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:10:49 GMT

so and so bamboo fly rod!

Yeah, I wish all the time. Can't really explain why! The ole bamboo bug biting at my ass I guess. The rods I own meet all my needs, but there it is in my head...........sure wish I owned a so and so rod. Is this a neurological blip or a psychological one?

Got me thinking about the rods I would truly love to own and fish.

My ole blood starts to pumping when I think of a pristine Heddon Model 50 President 8' 1 3/4F, a Fred Thomas...